Despite the fact that she was busy at her work, Amory Sivertson, Producer and Studio Director of WBUR’s Radio Boston, accepted my request to interview her about her career at NPR (National Public Radio). She took me on a short tour around the radio station WBUR. I saw some high tech studios, a lot of employees and a busy environment. We discussed different subjects about NPR.

I asked her what does being a producer mean. She said, “ A producer means you are doing pretty much everything behind the scenes.” Also, she explained that a producer has to pitch the idea for the segment in the first place, to do a bunch of research to know who the right people are to talk about that subject, and to book the guest and to write a script for the host.

In addition, I asked her why NPR is so important in American society. She explained that, “NPR is just a symbol of our country’s investment in information and this idea that everyone should have free access to quality information and news.” Also, she said that NPR is supported by donations from listeners and from underwriters (companies).

We discussed how NPR makes sure to report the facts and not be politically biased. She said, “our job is not to take a side on the news and our integrity really lies on the facts.” Also, she explained that the work environment in NPR is very collaborative and very creative.

At the end of our interview she talked about music and how it affects her work. She said, “music affects every aspect of my life and that it’s such a huge part of who I am and what I do, it has a huge impact on my work here.” Also she added, “I could never imagine a life without music because it’s everything I do.”

To listen to Radio Boston, visit the WBUR website: radioboston.wbur.org

To listen to Amory’s music, visit: amorymusic.bandcamp.com

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radioboston.wbur.org
www.boston.com/lifestyle/blogs/thenextgreatgeneration/2012/01/singer_pianist_amory_sivertson.html